DAY 1: ISTANBUL – KUSADASI (L,D)
Take an early morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir airport. You will be picked up from Izmir Airport and transfer to Kusadasi where the tour will start from.

Today the tour starts with the spectacular archaeological site of Ephesus... Walking in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Caesar, Cicero and the Apostles Paul and John - among many others, we will explore the sprawling grounds. The Celsus Library is one of the most impressive buildings in the Roman Empire. Built in the year 117 AD, the facade has 2 stories with Corinthian-style columns on the ground floor. The capacity of the library was more than 12,000 scrolls. It was the third richest library in ancient times after the Alexandra and Pergamum. We will also visit Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the famous Theater.

Afterwards we will also visit the house of the Virgin Mary. Thought to have come here to live out the remainder of her life in seclusion after The Crucifixion, the house has become a place of pilgrimage for both Christians and Muslims today. Before finishing the tour your last stop will be the Artemis Temple which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World. After the tour transfer to your hotel. Dinner and leisure time at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

DAY 2: PAMUKKALE - ISTANBUL ( B, L )
We will pick you up from your hotel around 08.30 and drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). The journey from Kusadasi to Pamukkale will take around 3 hours of drive. On the way we will first stop for needs. We will have an open buffet lunch upon arrival in Pamukkale, then head to the North Gate of Pamukkale (Hierapolis).

At the top of the cliff stands the majestic Hierapolis, founded as a thermal spa early in the 2nd century BCE. The grounds offer several noteworthy arched gates, a sprawling amphitheater and the Temple of Apollo, among many other ancient artifacts. We will also visit; Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, and the Main Street, Byzantium Gate.

As we visit the fairy-tale travertine terraces of Pamukkale we will see that this natural wonder offers terraced white pools of natural spring water cascading down the side of the cliff - with spectacular views over the region and light reflected off the shell-shaped pools. Last, you will have a chance to walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by the hot water that contains calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35 degrees.

After the tour transfer to Denizli Airport and fly back to Istanbul. Goodbye!

NOTES

• Flight tickets are not included in the package but we can gladly offer and book flight tickets for you. Please inform us if you need more services. We’re a fully operational agency and we can assist you with all your needs in Turkey.
• If you’re booking your own flight tickets please make sure that your flight times are suitable with our regular tour time schedules. Even though we can customise the package by adding/reducing  days or nights; the daily regular group tours can’t be changed or customised in anyway.
• Please note that these tours can be customised by adding or reducing tour days, accommodation…etc. to suit your travel plans. Please contact us for further information and consultancy.
• We can also offer these tours in private basis with other languages; Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French…etc .

Customize Your Tour: Add-On Options
Flight Bookings: Domestic or International flights and upgrades. We are a full-service travel agency
Hotel Upgrades / Changes: we offer our Top Picks for hotels in each area. If you have a different hotel in mind or would like an upgrade please let us know. You may also book your own hotels and join in the tour. For more information please email us 

*** Please note that the flights to/from Izmir is not included in the package but we can gladly assist you booking flight tickets.

Included in Tours Packages:
*Accomodation in 3*,4* & 5* hotel options with Daily breakfast & Dinner,
*Regular group tours with small groups,
*Regular Airport transfers in Kusadasi & Pamukkale,
*Professional English Speaking Guide in tours,
*Lunch on tour days (without drinks),
*Transportation in non-smoking Luxurious Vehicles with comfortable seat s & AC
*Entrance fees to all the sightseeing places and museums (except Dark Church in Goreme Open Air Museum),
*All parking and highway fees,
*All the expenses of guide & driver
*All local taxes.

Not Included in Tour Packages (exclusions):
*International or Internal Flights,
*Meals not mentioned at the itinerary and Drinks during meals,
*Airport transfers in Istanbul or Other airports,
*Dark Church in Goreme Open Air Museum is optional to see and the entance fee is extra,
*All personal expenses,
*Tips to the guide, driver and hotel personnel (Not compulsory but encouraging)

Additional Info:
*Flight tickets are e-tickets and provided with the reference number. All quotes are subject to fare change until the ticket is booked/purchased.
*For all of our Private Tours: English-speaking professionally licensed tour guides will be provided if no other language request is made. Additional languages include Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German or Japanese – based on availability.
*Our Daily Tours are with an English-speaking professionally licensed tour guide.
*We offer special rates for groups or families traveling with 6 or more people.